Effect of Low Level Laser Stimulation on EEG

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Title:	Effect of Low Level Laser Stimulation on EEG
Authors:	謝長倭;Hsieh, Chang-Wei
Contributors:	光電與通訊學系
Date:	2012
Issue Date:	2012-11-26 02:23:02 (UTC+0)
Abstract:	Conventional laser stimulation at the acupoint can induce significant brain activation, and the activation is theoretically conveyed by the sensory afferents. Whether the insensible low-level Laser stimulation outside the acupoint could also evoke electroencephalographic (EEG) changes is not known. We designed a low-level laser array stimulator (6pcs laser diode, wavelength 830nm, output power 7mW, and operation frequency 10Hz) to deliver insensible laser stimulations to the palm. EEG activities before, during, and after the laser stimulation were collected. The amplitude powers of each EEG frequency band were analyzed. We found that the low-level laser stimulation was able to increase the power of alpha rhythms and theta waves, mainly in the posterior head regions. These effects lasted at least 15 minutes after cessation of the laser stimulation. The amplitude power of beta activities in the anterior head regions decreased after laser stimulation. We thought these EEG changes comparable to those in meditation.
Relation:	Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Appears in Collections:	[Department of Photonics and Communication Engineering] Journal Article

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